The Next Steps Walking Program is seeking Walking Partners! Next Steps serves individuals who have suffered from a stroke & their caregivers by providing them with a safe setting to interact with their peers and engage in physical activity. Next Steps seeks to improve participants’ quality of life.

The Walking Partner is responsible for providing program support to staff and participants. The Walking Partner will assist the coordinator as needed (i.e. set-up and clean-up) in order to ensure the effective delivery of the program. This volunteer will also provide companionship and support to participants by developing positive and encouraging relationships with them, ultimately helping participants to maximize their experience in the program.

If you are interested in joining our Next Steps team, please contact volunteer@marchofdimes.ca with “Next Steps” and your desired location in the subject line for more information.

* Opportunity to have a positive impact on those who are living with a disability * Gain hands-on work experience working with individuals with disabilities in a therapeutic environment * Develop and/or strengthen your personal and professional networks - meet new people * Enhance your communication skills * Participate as a valued volunteer of March of Dimes Canada * Receive relevant training (ie. AODA, Health & Safety)

March of Dimes Canada’s mission is to maximize the independence, personal empowerment and community participation of people with physical disabilities. To this end March of Dimes Canada provides a wide range of services to people with physical disabilities throughout the country. To learn more about March of Dimes Canada please visit website.

Must be 16 years of age or older (required) Experience working with people with individuals who have suffered from a stroke (preferred) Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities (preferred) Previous volunteer experience (preferred)

Qualities Needed or Preferred:

Reliable (required) Empathetic (required) Able to follow direction (required) Self-directed; able to work independently and take initiative (required) Sensitive to the needs of others (required) Sociable and friendly; comfortable engaging with others (required) Respectful, polite, helpful (required) Able to demonstrate a positive attitude (required) Dedicated and committed (required)